What is Pharmacy Technology?
Pharmacy Technicians help prepare the medications you need.
The pharmacy technician performs technical functions under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist including prescription preparation, inventory, repackaging and compounding.
What are my career options?
A few examples of workplaces in your local area:
Pharmacy technicians can work in either a community or institutional pharmacy. Community
pharmacies consist of chain, franchise, independent, and mail-order pharmacies. Institutional
pharmacies include hospital, home healthcare, long-term care facilities, and managed-care
pharmacies.
There is a need for Pharmacy Technicians in our area. As life-saving drugs continue
to get approved and the population continues to age, the need for pharmacy technicians
will continue. Statistics from the US Department of Labor show that employment of
pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than average through 2014.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
- Advanced Level Pharmacy Technology - Diploma
- Entry Level Pharmacy Technology - Certificate
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
